A hybrid model combines the benefits of technology and human assistance can certainly be beneficial, leveraging automation and technology where appropriate while also necessitating your advocacy. preparation Regular reassessment of the balance between technology and human assistance is important. However, good preparation and documentation is the KEY ADVOCATE = ASK
GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is a chronic digestive disorder where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Diet can play a significant role in managing GERD symptoms. Tips for Managing GERD through Diet: It’s important to note that everyone’s tolerance to specific foods may vary. Keeping a food diary can help you identify which foods trigger or worsen your GERD symptoms. Be your best advocate.
Don’t ya just hate it when you go to get something in another room and have to go back to where you started to remember! Brain fog is characterized as difficulty focusing, sluggish thinking, and memory lapses. It is a complex condition. It appears with chronic insomnia, head injuries, drug side effects, strokes, depression, and can happen after chemo and some long lasting COVID. In a research study done by Healthy Aging Programs at Cedars-Mt. Sinai Medical Center several helpful…
Understanding In-Home Care Options and How to Manage Services. Part One Finding the correct match for “Need to Providers” has become increasing difficult. The need can spontaneously appear with any sudden health crisis. I hear all the time “I don’t need this, now” and sadly more often “I wish I had known this 2 months ago”. This will be in two parts, the first here is understanding home care options. I will follow with how to manage services. To get…
In the state of South Carolina, Medicare data tells us that MD order Home Health Care on only 3-14%patients that could benefit. Medicare pays for all PRESCRIBED skilled care. However, you need to ADVOCATE for your needs. Medicare is an insurance company and only pays for prescriptive care. So, start the conversation with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Key factors you need to ADVOCATE! Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient than shorter inpatient care. The…
Knowing new modalities, that may benefit you is an important part of your healthcare advocacy. ASK! Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a critical component of healthcare that focuses on using nutrition interventions to manage and treat various medical conditions. The importance of medical nutrition therapy can be understood in several key aspects: Medical nutrition therapy can be of utmost importance in disease management, nutritional support, preventive care, individualized care, collaborative healthcare, and improving patient outcomes. ASK your healthcare partner if…
How does your medicine cabinet look? Bet you have more medications and supplements at the end of 2020, than ever before, right. Start the year right! Make a list of EVERYTHING, including all supplements, take it to a pharmacist and ask them to do a forensic review. You may have received many prescriptions, from different providers over the year. Plus, this year you have been taking more over-the-counter meds and supplements, right. A pharmacist will be able to check for…
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We all have that voice in our heads but is it doing more harm than good? Doom scrolling, meaning obsessively scanning your world and media for bad news. It triggers the release of stress hormones that can affect your mental and physical health. Is it undermining reasoning and decision making? University of Michigan Psychologist, Ethan Kross, writes on how to change to a better perception. The past few years of “all negative” chatter have brought out two feelings that weaken…
For many, there is a deep sense of weariness at this time of year. If you are looking for a boost, you are not alone. Frustrations and anxiety come at us from many angles, relentlessly it seems. Winter months, surviving the holidays lead the pack. Looking to increase your “Surge Capacity”? How to gain resilience? Remember sharing a problem is half the solution. Reach out and you will get more back than you give. Live Healthy